Banlung's Crater Lake, Yeak Loam, Comes Under State Control
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Banlung's Crater Lake, Yeak Loam, Comes Under State Control
It is interesting that the government are taking over this site, because there have been persistent rumors of a future Chinese development plan at Yeak Loam, despite the fact that it has always been a protected site because it is sacred to the local indigenous people. Stay tuned.
Yeak Loam Lake given protected status
21 June 2018
The government yesterday announced a sub-decree by the office of the Prime Minister to designate Yeak Loam Lake in Ban Lung city in the northeastern province of Ratanakkiri as a new wildlife and ecological protected area.
Signed by Prime Minister HE last Wednesday, the sub-decree stated that the protected site covers 225 hectares in Yeak Loam commune in Ban Lung city.
The protected area also covers Yeak Lom Lake, a 4,000-year-old volcanic crater turned into a lake, and its surrounding forests. The lake is a popular tourist destination.
The government announcement added that the sub-decree is composed of six articles aimed at conserving wildlife, forestry, ecological systems and biodiversity in the area.
Environment Minister Minister Say Sam Al said yesterday that the area was in dire need of protection.
“The establishment is to allow the ministry to register the land in the area to become state land to avoid any problems,” Mr Sam Al said.“Before the area was not clear, so we wanted to prepare the area for proper managment,” he said.
Overall, the purpose of the sub-decree is to reduce the impact of climate change and encourage local communities to participate in the protection of the environment, a statement issued yesterday said.
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50503203/y ... ed-status/
Yeak Loam Lake given protected status
21 June 2018
The government yesterday announced a sub-decree by the office of the Prime Minister to designate Yeak Loam Lake in Ban Lung city in the northeastern province of Ratanakkiri as a new wildlife and ecological protected area.
Signed by Prime Minister HE last Wednesday, the sub-decree stated that the protected site covers 225 hectares in Yeak Loam commune in Ban Lung city.
The protected area also covers Yeak Lom Lake, a 4,000-year-old volcanic crater turned into a lake, and its surrounding forests. The lake is a popular tourist destination.
The government announcement added that the sub-decree is composed of six articles aimed at conserving wildlife, forestry, ecological systems and biodiversity in the area.
Environment Minister Minister Say Sam Al said yesterday that the area was in dire need of protection.
“The establishment is to allow the ministry to register the land in the area to become state land to avoid any problems,” Mr Sam Al said.“Before the area was not clear, so we wanted to prepare the area for proper managment,” he said.
Overall, the purpose of the sub-decree is to reduce the impact of climate change and encourage local communities to participate in the protection of the environment, a statement issued yesterday said.
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50503203/y ... ed-status/
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Re: Banlung's Crater Lake, Yeak Loam, Comes Under State Control
Silly... Currently the lake is managed by and protected by the local communities, and by making it state land they will encourage the local communities in doing so....?CEOCambodiaNews wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:10 am It is interesting that the government are taking over this site, because there have been persistent rumors of a future Chinese development plan at Yeak Loam, despite the fact that it has always been a protected site because it is sacred to the local indigenous people. Stay tuned.
Yeak Loam Lake given protected status
21 June 2018
The government yesterday announced a sub-decree by the office of the Prime Minister to designate Yeak Loam Lake in Ban Lung city in the northeastern province of Ratanakkiri as a new wildlife and ecological protected area.
Signed by Prime Minister HE last Wednesday, the sub-decree stated that the protected site covers 225 hectares in Yeak Loam commune in Ban Lung city.
The protected area also covers Yeak Lom Lake, a 4,000-year-old volcanic crater turned into a lake, and its surrounding forests. The lake is a popular tourist destination.
The government announcement added that the sub-decree is composed of six articles aimed at conserving wildlife, forestry, ecological systems and biodiversity in the area.
Environment Minister Minister Say Sam Al said yesterday that the area was in dire need of protection.
“The establishment is to allow the ministry to register the land in the area to become state land to avoid any problems,” Mr Sam Al said.“Before the area was not clear, so we wanted to prepare the area for proper managment,” he said.
Overall, the purpose of the sub-decree is to reduce the impact of climate change and encourage local communities to participate in the protection of the environment, a statement issued yesterday said.
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50503203/y ... ed-status/
Since we all know what happens to state protected areas after a while (Virachey for instance....) this ain't good news for the lake as it sits their now.
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Re: Banlung's Crater Lake, Yeak Loam, Comes Under State Control
its a nice walk around an the water is great for swimming..
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They'll probably drain it and build condos.
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Re: Banlung's Crater Lake, Yeak Loam, Comes Under State Control
Any [ Public ] State land can be transfered into Private State land , then sold or a 99 year lease , Can I use Boung Kak lake as an example.
I have never understood how someone or a company which has a 99 year lease on a property can get titles on a portion of it then sell it .
I have never understood how someone or a company which has a 99 year lease on a property can get titles on a portion of it then sell it .
Cambodia,,,, Don't fall in love with her.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
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Re: Banlung's Crater Lake, Yeak Loam, Comes Under State Control
Talk about local communities protection to Cambodian trees...
Re: Banlung's Crater Lake, Yeak Loam, Comes Under State Control
I talked to some Tampoon people at the lake today and according to them it's a move to make (Chinese) investments possible. For years there have been talks about construction at the shore of the lake, and this move will make it possible. If you want to see the lake in it's semi-prestine condition as it is now, you better be quick. It's actually worth a visit.
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We knew this was going to happen sometime, but it still sucks.
Another reminder that the Chinese takeover will not stop at Sihanoukville and the coast.
Btw, whatever happened to the Royal Thai Toilet that was built at the lake ? Is it still working ?
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Re: Banlung's Crater Lake, Yeak Loam, Comes Under State Control
Ecotourism in Virachey National Park now closed for good:
https://www.travelfish.org/board/post/c ... d-for-good
[The article mentions this discussion here on CEO.]
https://www.travelfish.org/board/post/c ... d-for-good
[The article mentions this discussion here on CEO.]
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Re: Banlung's Crater Lake, Yeak Loam, Comes Under State Control
Today, I told my Khmer assistant, who had recently visited the lake, that the Chinese were talking about building condos on the lake shore. Her reaction was something like "Wow! That sounds like a great idea." I wasn't expecting that. She was saying, it's a big lake there's plenty of room and it would be a nice place to live. What about the parrots? I thought to myself. Perhaps they could find work at the Safari Park.
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